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"Two Axioms in Rotation"are two drinking glasses taking up the typical stylistic vocabulary of the "Axiome" series.
The prototype was designed for Lobmeyr by Josef Hoffmann for the "Werkbund" Exhibition in Cologne in 1914. This series, emanating from the time of the "Wiener Werkstätte", was created specially for the drawing-room and could either be mounted on a stand or affixed to the ceiling.
Hans Harald Rath designed the "Alpha“ set in 1952. The even shape full of tension makes the glasses lie smoothly in the hands.
The search for a new interpretation of the Rococo mirror has been the original idea of this collection. Six mysteriously strong and precious architectural elements to be spread over the wall. A welcome jewel to create the atmosphere of true luxury.
Oswald Haerdtl, one of the most versatile architects during the first half of the 20th century, worked closely together with Lobmeyr. One of the highlights of the combined creativity is seen in this remarkable design from the year 1925.
On September 15th, 1966, during a presentation ceremony at the new MET Opera House in New York, the Austrian Foreign Minister, Lujo Toncic-Soring, declared that the new Lobmeyr chandeliers “should remain forever a shining and glittering symbol of the friendship between Austria and the United States”.
The fixtures were designed by Lobmeyr Director, Hans Harald Rath, in collaboration with the American architect of the Lincoln Center, Wallace K. Harrison. A large fixture in polished brass was designed so as to be raised during the overtures to each performance.
This chandelier, now iconic, and the defining element of the Opera House, is lit with 260 bulbs, measures over 20 feet across, and weighs one and a half tons. 350 other crystal chandeliers, wall sconces, and other small fixtures have been delivered. Everything is still available, carefully produced at the Lobmeyr workshops in Vienna.
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Material: Nickeled brass, wood, Swarovski and handcut crystal
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